Are You or A Family Member Charged With a Misdemeanor Offense in Dallas, Texas?
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A misdemeanor is a less serious criminal offense for which you can be fined $4,000 or less and be sentenced to county jail for up to one year. You do not lose any civil rights for a misdemeanor conviction. Misdemeanors include simple assault, theft and DWI, first or second offense.
There are three classes of misdemeanor – A. B and C – and five categories of of felony.
| Misdemeanor | Penalty |
| Class A | Not more than 1 year in a county jail and/or a fine of not more than $4,000 |
| Class B | Not more than 180 days in a county jail and/or a fine of not more than $2,000 |
| Class C | A fine of not more than $500 |
As you can see, the penal code sets broad sentencing guidelines for each class and degree of criminal charge. Exact sentences are generally up to the judge, with recommendations from the prosecutor and, in certain cases, from the jury.
A misdemeanor offense may include:
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